1
as in obeying
to act according to the commands of
you must observe all the rules of this school, not simply the ones that meet with your personal approval
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as in celebrating
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
a time when few people in New England observed Christmas
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as in watching
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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as in reflecting
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she observed that the weather had changed again
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as in following
to take notice of and be guided by
generally observes the suggestions of the experts regarding baby care
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as in participating
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as in aware
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as in observation
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Recent Examples of observing
IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
Birdwatching is the observing of birds either as a recreational activity or citizen science.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
However, the Japanese team has overturned this by observing a giant AHE in a nonmagnetic material.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
District of Columbia After not considering related measures in recent years, the District of Columbia’s Board of Elections recently approved the text of a measure that would exempt the district from observing daylight saving time.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
The observation was reported to the Minor Planet Center, the official authority for observing and reporting new asteroids, comets and other small bodies in the solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1972, a young student is profoundly changed by the simple act of observing and connecting with a geranium.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Disguised as a tourist, Zende spent days observing the restaurant.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
This data, too, was attacked by Paqueta’s witnesses, with Bob Scott, a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, observing that low probability events are relatively commonplace in football.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Indeed, sometimes following this treatment, the plant will send out a slimy ooze from the cut stump — all to the glee of the observing gardener.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This combination of talking and observing has immediate benefits.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
Birdwatching is the observing of birds either as a recreational activity or citizen science.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pick an observing spot with a clear view of the eastern horizon.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
However, the Japanese team has overturned this by observing a giant AHE in a nonmagnetic material.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
District of Columbia After not considering related measures in recent years, the District of Columbia’s Board of Elections recently approved the text of a measure that would exempt the district from observing daylight saving time.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
The observation was reported to the Minor Planet Center, the official authority for observing and reporting new asteroids, comets and other small bodies in the solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1972, a young student is profoundly changed by the simple act of observing and connecting with a geranium.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Disguised as a tourist, Zende spent days observing the restaurant.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
This data, too, was attacked by Paqueta’s witnesses, with Bob Scott, a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, observing that low probability events are relatively commonplace in football.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Indeed, sometimes following this treatment, the plant will send out a slimy ooze from the cut stump — all to the glee of the observing gardener.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observing
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It was intended simply to verify that a nonviolent offender was obeying curfew hours.—
Robert S. Gable,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 July 2017
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In a historic move for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV will declare the first ever saint from the Millennial generation this Sunday — and Catholics in Miami are celebrating.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of course feel free to cheer whenever your team has done something worth celebrating, but don’t boo the other team or obnoxiously heckle the opposing fans under the tailgate tent whenever their team falls short.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sip cocktails, enjoy craft beers, or grab casual bites while watching every round, punch, and knockout in vivid detail.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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More daring vacationers can rent kayaks or hop on a whale-watching excursion, Sunset said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pan Am logos, gold paneling and the original reflecting pools are being restored.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The AfD became Germany’s second most popular party in federal elections earlier this year, reflecting a precipitous rise from obscurity since its founding in 2013.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was created after noticing that some new hires didn’t show up on their start date due to cold feet, second thoughts, or feeling another offer was safer.—
Roula Amire,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Although not yet confirmed, the American team is expected to make a scouting visit to Bethpage Black following their appearance at the Silverado Resort.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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European policymakers were fully aware of the reorganization and job losses at Volkswagen, Luman said, amid broader concerns that falling employment in Germany’s historic car industry could put even more positions at risk.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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More importantly, people became aware of the ecological value and beauty of raptors and turned against killing them.—
Tom Langen,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Full confirmation will come as other astronomers make observations of the moon.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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What follows are the observations of a trio of housing industry veterans, each with different takes on the extent of -- and possible ways to chip away at – the vexing problem.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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